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5:07 pm - 12:13 amDSM-MDW
7h 06m1 stop
7:15 am - 4:07 pmMDW-DSM
8h 52m1 stop
$138Frontier
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Fri, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 9
5:07 pm - 12:35 amDSM-ORD
7h 28m1 stop
7:25 am - 4:07 pmORD-DSM
8h 42m1 stop
$138Frontier
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Fri, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 9
5:51 am - 7:30 amDSM-ORD
1h 39mnonstop
9:46 am - 11:13 amORD-DSM
1h 27mnonstop
$189American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 14 - Sun, Dec 15
5:45 am - 7:26 amDSM-ORD
1h 41mnonstop
3:10 pm - 4:34 pmORD-DSM
1h 24mnonstop
$190American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 4 - Sat, Jan 11
8:00 am - 9:35 amDSM-ORD
1h 35mnonstop
8:20 pm - 9:52 pmORD-DSM
1h 32mnonstop
$203United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 19
6:55 am - 11:08 amDSM-MDW
4h 13m1 stop
2:08 pm - 9:00 pmMDW-DSM
6h 52m1 stop
$208Delta
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5:39 pm - 10:25 pmDSM-ORD
4h 46m1 stop
6:15 am - 11:30 amORD-DSM
5h 15m1 stop
$208Delta
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6:50 am - 9:30 pmDSM-ORD
14h 40m2 stops
12:15 pm - 7:00 pmORD-DSM
6h 45m1 stop
$212Southwest
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8:45 am - 8:40 pmDSM-MDW
11h 55m1 stop
8:05 am - 7:00 pmMDW-DSM
10h 55m1 stop
$217Southwest
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8:00 am - 9:35 amDSM-ORD
1h 35mnonstop
8:20 pm - 9:52 pmORD-DSM
1h 32mnonstop
$219United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 9 - Thu, Jan 9
5:07 pm - 12:35 amDSM-ORD
7h 28m1 stop
$64Frontier
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Fri, Dec 6
5:07 pm - 12:13 amDSM-MDW
7h 06m1 stop
$69Frontier
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4:00 pm - 5:41 pmDSM-ORD
1h 41mnonstop
$95American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 18
10:23 am - 5:01 pmDSM-MDW
6h 38m1 stop
$104Delta
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5:39 pm - 10:28 pmDSM-ORD
4h 49m1 stop
$104Delta
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7:00 am - 2:25 pmDSM-ORD
7h 25m1 stop
$109Southwest
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5:51 am - 7:30 amDSM-ORD
1h 39mnonstop
$110American Airlines
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8:00 am - 9:27 amDSM-ORD
1h 27mnonstop
$125United Airlines
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7:30 am - 2:25 pmDSM-ORD
6h 55m1 stop
$134Southwest
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8:00 am - 9:35 amDSM-ORD
1h 35mnonstop
$140United Airlines
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11:41 am - 1:15 pmDSM-ORD
1h 34mnonstop
1:45 pm - 3:14 pmORD-DSM
1h 29mnonstop
$214American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 26
5:20 am - 6:52 amDSM-ORD
1h 32mnonstop
1:45 pm - 3:14 pmORD-DSM
1h 29mnonstop
$269American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 26
11:41 am - 1:15 pmDSM-ORD
1h 34mnonstop
6:44 pm - 8:18 pmORD-DSM
1h 34mnonstop
$294American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 2
7:00 am - 11:40 amDSM-ORD
4h 40m1 stop
5:30 pm - 9:02 pmORD-DSM
3h 32m1 stop
$313Delta
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Mon, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 2
12:12 pm - 6:32 pmDSM-MDW
6h 20m1 stop
2:17 pm - 9:02 pmMDW-DSM
6h 45m1 stop
$353Delta
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Mon, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 2
7:00 am - 2:25 pmDSM-ORD
7h 25m1 stop
4:20 pm - 11:00 pmORD-DSM
6h 40m1 stop
$403Southwest
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Mon, Nov 25 - Wed, Nov 27
5:50 am - 1:00 pmDSM-ORD
7h 10m2 stops
2:55 pm - 11:55 pmORD-DSM
9h 00m2 stops
$433Southwest
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Mon, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 2
7:30 pm - 11:33 amDSM-ORD
16h 03m1 stop
6:00 am - 5:37 pmORD-DSM
11h 37m1 stop
$483Frontier
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3:20 pm - 4:48 pmDSM-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
8:00 pm - 4:14 pmORD-DSM
20h 14m2 stops
$520United Airlines
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11:25 am - 12:56 pmDSM-ORD
1h 31mnonstop
3:50 pm - 2:17 pmORD-DSM
22h 27m1 stop
$559United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 22
5:51 am - 7:30 amDSM-ORD
1h 39mnonstop
9:46 am - 11:13 amORD-DSM
1h 27mnonstop
$189American Airlines
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5:45 am - 7:26 amDSM-ORD
1h 41mnonstop
3:10 pm - 4:34 pmORD-DSM
1h 24mnonstop
$190American Airlines
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5:51 am - 7:30 amDSM-ORD
1h 39mnonstop
8:24 pm - 10:10 pmORD-DSM
1h 46mnonstop
$194American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 10 - Sun, Jan 5
5:51 am - 7:30 amDSM-ORD
1h 39mnonstop
1:15 pm - 2:36 pmORD-DSM
1h 21mnonstop
$196American Airlines
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Sun, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 14
11:43 am - 1:20 pmDSM-ORD
1h 37mnonstop
1:15 pm - 2:36 pmORD-DSM
1h 21mnonstop
$199American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 7
8:00 am - 9:35 amDSM-ORD
1h 35mnonstop
8:20 pm - 9:52 pmORD-DSM
1h 32mnonstop
$203United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 19
5:59 am - 7:25 amDSM-ORD
1h 26mnonstop
9:50 am - 11:16 amORD-DSM
1h 26mnonstop
$209American Airlines
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8:00 am - 9:35 amDSM-ORD
1h 35mnonstop
8:20 pm - 9:52 pmORD-DSM
1h 32mnonstop
$219United Airlines
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5:30 am - 7:02 amDSM-ORD
1h 32mnonstop
10:03 am - 11:35 amORD-DSM
1h 32mnonstop
$221American Airlines
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Mon, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 16
4:00 pm - 5:33 pmDSM-ORD
1h 33mnonstop
1:30 pm - 2:46 pmORD-DSM
1h 16mnonstop
$229American Airlines
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American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Chicago

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Chicago flight tickets
American Airlines
Dec 14
DSM5:51 amDes Moines
1h 39m
ORD7:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 15
ORD9:46 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 27m
DSM11:13 amDes Moines
American Airlines
Jan 4
DSM5:45 amDes Moines
1h 41m
ORD7:26 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 11
ORD3:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 24m
DSM4:34 pmDes Moines
American Airlines
Dec 10
DSM5:51 amDes Moines
1h 39m
ORD7:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 5
ORD8:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 46m
DSM10:10 pmDes Moines

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 17
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
1h 35m
ORD9:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 19
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 32m
DSM9:52 pmDes Moines
United Airlines
Jan 9
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
1h 35m
ORD9:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 9
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 32m
DSM9:52 pmDes Moines
United Airlines
Dec 13
DSM3:23 pmDes Moines
1h 28m
ORD4:51 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 12
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 32m
DSM9:52 pmDes Moines

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Des Moines, with most prices found around $248. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in February, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Des Moines to Chicago during January average around $249.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $254. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Tuesday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Des Moines to Chicago for around $319.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the evening. Flights from Des Moines to Chicago during this time can be as low as $249. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is in the afternoon when prices are around $289.

What is the cheapest Des Moines to Chicago flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

The best time to book a flight to Chicago from Des Moines is 58 days out, which is when prices tend to be around $286. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as $184.

What cabin class options are available on Des Moines to Chicago flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Des Moines to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a Des Moines to Chicago flight.

How have Des Moines to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2024, prices for Des Moines to Chicago flights are approximately 76% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$64

Fastest flight time

1h 26m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

3 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $64. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $138.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Chicago takes 1h 26m
Direct flights go from Des Moines to Chicago every day.
There are 3 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD)

  • How far is Des Moines to Chicago by plane?

    Chicago is 309.8 mi away from Des Moines. By plane, this route typically takes 1h 26m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Chicago were last updated today.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Chicago?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Chicago

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $188Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,172 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Des Moines to Chicago

    United Airlines operates around 21 flights from Des Moines to Chicago every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $294, but momondo users have found United Airlines deals from Des Moines to Chicago from as low as $188 round-trip. United Airlines has been scored 7.4/10 in 9,172 reviews.

  • American Airlines Flights From Des Moines to Chicago

    The best American Airlines deal for Des Moines to Chicago flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $179, round-trip. It should be noted that an average American Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $289 round-trip. American Airlines operates 13 flights out of Des Moines into Chicago in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 10,000 American Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.2/10.


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